Polis Commutes Tina Peters' Sentence: A Dark Day for Democracy?

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters sentence, a former election clerk convicted in an election system copying scheme. Despite serious crimes, Peters faced an unusually long sentence for a first-time, nonviolent offender. The decision, influenced by pressure from former President Donald Trump, sparked criticism from Colorados Secretary of St…

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters sentence, a former election clerk convicted in an election system copying scheme. Despite serious crimes, Peters faced an unusually long sentence for a first-time, nonviolent offender. The decision, influenced by pressure from former President Donald Trump, sparked criticism from Colorados Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, who called it a dark day for democracy. Peters legal team cited her declining health and she issued an apology through her

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